Welcome to The Apple Cart; the podcast for creative disruptors, disruptive creators and anyone who wants to do things differently in business. In this episode, your host, Gudrun Lauret, is joined by Alice Blackwell.

Alice Blackwell is a group facilitator, online producer and workshop designer. She support individuals and groups to reach their full potential through the design, production and facilitation of tailored participatory workshops, both online and in person.

She has a passion for crafting unforgettable experiences, and specialises in designing and producing online events that empower group facilitators to shine.

Her expertise spans the realms of design, technical production, facilitation and event organisation, ensuring that every event is seamless and impactful.

Alice shares her background studying languages, how she became a facilitator and how losing her job got her to where she is today.

She explains her favourite parts of her work, how to make the most of business events without getting overwhelmed, and the importance of talking about our values.

Timestamps

02:00 – 08:35: How Alice got to where she is today
08:55 – 10:55: How Alice put a positive spin on redundancy
15:05 – 17:39: What Alice enjoys about being an event facilitator
18:27 - 22:47: Supporting LGBT groups in challenging times
24:23 – 26:04: Why business owners should attend virtual summits
27:23 - 30:38: Why it’s better just to go with the flow
32:11 - 34:20: Coin collecting as a hobby
38:56 - 40:30: Why we should talk about our values more
41:39 - 43:43: How to be more creative

Useful Links

Visit Alice's website
Connect with Alice on LinkedIn